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"Artist Development - the first own songs are ready, but what happens now?
2026-03-22 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
The first own songs are ready – what’s next?
What are the next steps?
How do I find my unique selling point and how do I work this out?
How do I get to concerts?
How can I use social media efficiently?
How can I take my DIY band to the next level without a big budget?
What is the next stage anyway?
-> In addition to these topics, you can of course also bring your own questions :)
We look at your projects together and get an overview of what your next useful steps could be. We also work together to identify your unique selling points.

Fee:
90€ (60€ ermäßigt)

Anmeldung unter: info@frauenmusikzentrum.de
Dozent:in:
Tina Müller

Girls*beat production with FINNA
2026-03-25 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-15 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-22 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-29 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
Have you always wondered how the beats in your favorite songs are built and do you have ideas for building your own beats or improving your skills as a producer?
In this workshop you will learn all the basics you need to produce your own little demo with FINNA. It will be about basic operation, how to record your vocals and an instrument, how to make a small arrangement with samples and the keyboard presets and how to easily sample sounds from all over your home.
Come along and discover the world of your own sound.
Finna
Registration at: info@frauenmusikzentrum.de
The Girls* Beat Production project is organized and carried out as part of the overall “Girls and Music” project. “Girls and Music” is part of the “Pop To Go” program of BV POP e.V., which is funded by the “Kultur macht stark.Bündnisse für Bildung” program of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

DJ practice space in the slot
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | SLOT, Zeiseweg / at the corner Bodenstedtstraße, Hamburg
You love to DJ but don’t have your own equipment, your neighbors are annoyed by every noise or you just want to know what it’s like to DJ in a club atmosphere?
The Frauenmusikzentum in cooperation with SLOT offers an open space workshop every second Tuesday of the month for aspiring FLINTA DJs to deepen your skills, creative and technical exchange without mansplaining. Let yourself be inspired by other participants and give free rein to your creative power.
You should already be familiar with DJing, as the Open Space offer is not a substitute for a workshop.
Since the offer is associated with personnel costs and other costs, we ask for a donation.

Always the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7 pm at SLOT (Zeiseweg/corner of Bodenstedtstr.)
Against donation

Choir for FLINTA* people
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
The workshop offers 10-20 FLINTA* people space and time for encounters with themselves and others, for community building in a low-threshold way, for dealing with the topic of raising one’s voice, perceiving one’s own vibration in space, learning breathing techniques, being together without communication pressure, trying out teamwork and cooperation, non-verbal communication, non-competitive singing, showing oneself, being open and being absorbed in the community.
The aim is to create an ongoing group: further rehearsals are planned at f*mz.
Previous knowledge is not necessary.

Registration under: info@frauenmusikzentrum.de

Lecturers:
Afra Bobo

Musicproduction with Ableton live - beginners
2026-03-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
In this course, you will learn step by step how to produce your first song.
Using Ableton software, I will show you how you can implement your ideas even with a simple setup.
We will look at how the program is structured and which functions are particularly useful.
I will demonstrate how I produce a song myself.
You will learn how to program beats or use samples/loops, record individual instruments such as your voice, and edit them with effects. How to program beats or use samples/loops, record individual
instruments such as your voice, and edit them with effects. I will
demonstrate how I produce a song myself and then support you
in your first attempts.
You will see that music production is not that difficult and is a lot of fun!
All questions are welcome and there is no pressure to perform.
Required: Laptop with Ableton Live (there is a free demo version) and headphones.
Prerequisites: None.
The workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Time: 12-4 p.m. Cost: €45-55 Slide Price.
Registration at: info@frauenmusikzentrum.de
Lecturer:
Kuoko

Rhythm and drumming with Keo Hundius
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
Times: almost regularly on Wednesdays, twice a month
7 – 9 pm 24,- EUR ( reduced 20,- ) /date
We deal with rhythms and transfer them into our bodies, with voice and body percussion. We experiment with rhythmic spaces,
vocussion and small percussion.
We drum on various drums (whatever everyone* brings along, from cajon to djembé…), also use bass drums and more.
We are polyrhythmic, layering different rhythms on top of each other and grooving together – also in smaller arrangements
And all with a lot of fun and joy in playing!
Previous knowledge: is welcome. Bring your drums, whatever percussion instrument it may be.

Anmeldung und/oder Fragen gerne an Keo.
unter: keo@groove-hamburg.de

Women*/FLINTA= women, lesbians, inter, non-binary, trans, a-gender

f*mz Ukulelistas with Angela Gobelin (closed group)
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
A regular meeting for women who play the ukulele, no matter how long or how well.
We want to play together regularly, exchange tips about the ukulele and put into practice what we have learned in ukulele workshops. Feel free to bring along songs you would like to play or send them to me in advance. Baritone and bass ukulele players are also welcome!
I look forward to seeing you
Angela

Ukulizzies with Angela Gobelin (advanced)
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763

DJing basics - intensive workshop for beginners with Esshar
2026-04-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
Have you always wanted to learn how to DJ, but don’t know where to start? In this two-day intensive workshop (5 hours each), you will learn the basics of digital DJing and gain a comprehensive insight into the technology, theory and practice.
Registration only possible on the respective registration day!

What you can expect:

What is DJing? Introduction to the basics and tasks of DJs.

Sound carriers & formats: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC – what’s behind them?

Find and organize music: Tips on online stores and USB formatting.

DJ software: Introduction to Rekordbox and Traktor.

Technical DJ basics: beatmatching, transitions, counting bars, BPM & cue.

Sound engineering basics: volume level, signal flow, gain, equalizer (EQ), cable types and the importance of monitors.

Devices and setups: Pioneer multi-player, mixer, laptop, controller – functions and application.

Practical part: Setting up a DJ setup together and trying it out on your own.

Technology recommendations: What’s worth getting started with?

You will have the opportunity to try out what you have learned at several stations in a relaxed atmosphere and gain your own initial experience.
All you need to bring is curiosity, a love of music and a self-identification with the term FLINTA* (women, lesbians, inter-, non-binary, trans and agender people).
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 7 people per workshop in order to create a personal and pleasant learning atmosphere. The allocation of places in the workshop will be drawn by lot. Only one person can register per email.

Key Facts:

Duration: 2 days of 5 hours each from 12-17 h

Level: Beginners

Dates + registration:

April 11 & 12, 2025 – Registration on 02.03.26

November 07 & 08, 2025 – Registration on 05.10.25

Fee: 160-200 € (incl. VAT) (reduced rate 140 €)

Registration at: esshar@gmx.de

Lecturer:in*:
Esshar

Jazz Vocal Workshop
2026-04-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
Standing on stage and singing jazz? The dream comes true! Regina Ebinal lets beginners and advanced singers discover the variety and language of jazz singing in her workshop!
The participants get to know their jazzy voice in a very short time, swinging, scatting, storytelling and improving variations and expression.
Small group – big impact!
The dates do not build on each other, but stand alone.
Prerequisite: none
Regina Ebinal (USA / Hamburg), professional jazz singer, has numerous live performance experiences in various jazz formations and sings in radio broadcasts and studio productions. She teaches as a certified vocal teacher and regularly organizes vocal workshops and leads vocal sessions in jazz clubs.

Registration and furtherinformation at: mail@reginaebinal.de

DJing basics - intensive workshop for beginners with Esshar
2026-04-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
Have you always wanted to learn how to DJ, but don’t know where to start? In this two-day intensive workshop (5 hours each), you will learn the basics of digital DJing and gain a comprehensive insight into the technology, theory and practice.
Registration only possible on the respective registration day!

What you can expect:

What is DJing? Introduction to the basics and tasks of DJs.

Sound carriers & formats: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC – what’s behind them?

Find and organize music: Tips on online stores and USB formatting.

DJ software: Introduction to Rekordbox and Traktor.

Technical DJ basics: beatmatching, transitions, counting bars, BPM & cue.

Sound engineering basics: volume level, signal flow, gain, equalizer (EQ), cable types and the importance of monitors.

Devices and setups: Pioneer multi-player, mixer, laptop, controller – functions and application.

Practical part: Setting up a DJ setup together and trying it out on your own.

Technology recommendations: What’s worth getting started with?

You will have the opportunity to try out what you have learned at several stations in a relaxed atmosphere and gain your own initial experience.
All you need to bring is curiosity, a love of music and a self-identification with the term FLINTA* (women, lesbians, inter-, non-binary, trans and agender people).
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 7 people per workshop in order to create a personal and pleasant learning atmosphere. The allocation of places in the workshop will be drawn by lot. Only one person can register per email.

Key Facts:

Duration: 2 days of 5 hours each from 12-17 h

Level: Beginners

Dates + registration:

11.& 12. April 2026 – Anmeldung am 02.03.26

07.& 08. November 2026 – Anmeldung am 05.10.26

Fee: 160-200 € (incl. VAT) (reduced rate 140 €)

Registration at: esshar@gmx.de

Lecturer:in*:
Esshar

Loop Magic Beginner Workshop
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
Welcome to the Loop Magic Beginner Workshop – Discover the world of looping!
Whether you are already fascinated by loop stations or have been put off by the technology and a thick instruction manual, this workshop is the ideal opportunity to unleash your musical creativity. The intuitive Boss RC-505mkII loop station makes it easy to create your own musical compositions: pure magic!
How does YOUR Magic sound?

Explore different facets and possibilities of your voice
experiment creatively with effects
Immerse yourself in a supportive atmosphere that encourages authentic expression

Am I in the right place?

If you enjoy experimenting with multiple voices
if you want to create your own music
If you want to find out whether the Boss RC-505mkII is right for you. The workshop awaits you:

playfully explore the basics of looping
Creating soundscapes and atmospheres
Together we experiment with effects and create polyphonic loops & improvised pop songs.

The workshop focuses on learning by doing. With a maximum of 6 participants, there is plenty of room for questions, individual experiments and lots of fun
You will receive a cheat sheet and practical tips to deepen your creativity
Are you ready to discover your Loop Magic?
Registration at: info@frauenmusikzentrum.de

Lecturer:
Lia Bilinski

ZINGERAY: the most beautiful songs of Yiddish folklore
2026-04-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
(For all instruments and singers, including shower singers)

Beautiful melodies, poignant lyrics and lots of stories.
Yiddish is a language that is hardly spoken in Europe anymore, yet it is very accessible to German speakers. Kateryna Ostrovska inherited the last bits of this unique culture from her family. As the name “Zingeray” (singing circle) suggests, the focus is on soulful togetherness, exchange, and experiencing one’s own voice in the community.
(New edition due to participant requests, newcomers welcome

Registration at: info@frauenmusikzentrum.de

Lecturer:in:
Kateryna Ostrovka

Ukulizzies with Angela Gobelin (Beginners)
2026-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763

FEM* JAM - Session at Quer St. Pauli
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Quer Bar St.Pauli, Hans Albers Platz 8, Hamburg, Hamburg, 20359, Germany
The FEM*JAM sessions take place in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. We want to support, inspire, and connect musicians in their music. Here’s a glimpse into one of the recent sessions. However, it’s worth mentioning that every session is full of surprises and unique energy! Come by and see for yourself—or even better, just jam along!
As we strive for a smooth and well-organized experience, we rely on professional assistance and are grateful for any financial support. The sessions are primarily conducted on a voluntary basis. Since the preparation, execution, and follow-up require a significant amount of organization, time, and (technical) expertise, we aim to maintain a level of professionalism that we’d like to fairly compensate.
No registration required, come as you are!

Jam opening this evening
Without registration – Come as you are! Feel free to bring your own instruments
Backline is available: Bass and guitar amps, drums, mics, piano, percussion
Stage is for FLINTA* only // Audience for all genders

Time: 7 pm – 9 pm at Quer St. Pauli

HARMONY – Polyphonic. Together. Powerful.
2026-05-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Frauenmusikzentrum, Große Brunnenstr. 63A, Hamburg, 22763
In this workshop, you will experience the collective power of FLINTA* voices.
Let’s bathe in the sound of togetherness.
Whether you sing a lot or want to rediscover your voice, you are welcome.
I will bring lyrics and melodies that will help us relax and encourage each other.
You will discover how we can use “loops” (short melodies that repeat) to create a song as a choir
You will discover how we can use “loops” (short melodies that repeat) to create a song as a choir
— without sheet music and without having sung together before. We will play with
melodies and let the music arise spontaneously. Over time, our voices will blend together
more and more. This creates the special feeling of creating a unique song live together
.
It’s not about right or wrong, but about presence, joy, and the power we feel
when our voices come together.
What to expect:
• Arrival & body awareness
• Warm-up, warming up the voice
• Polyphonic melodies (loops)
• The opportunity to conduct the overall sound
• Exchange & conclusion
I look forward to seeing you!
— Saskia from @einklang_hh
Registration and furtherinformation at: saskia.ledin@gmail.com

Queer History Month: Music Bingo at f*mz
2026-05-13 18:30 - 23:30 | HausDrei, Hospitalstr. 107 , Hamburg, 20359
Come together, form bands, play and sing your hearts out!
Glamour, glitter, and confetti. Miss van Biss and bosie M. challenge you to a game of music bingo!
Fancy an evening full of music, fun, and queer history? Then come to our music bingo with a queer historical theme as part of Queer History Month!
We’ll be playing songs by queer icons and artists who have made history – from David Bowie to Madonna and Freddie Mercury to Lil Nas X. Between rounds, there will be exciting insights into queer music history: Who opened up new spaces? Which songs became anthems? And why?
Here’s how it works: You get a bingo card with song titles. We play the songs – if you recognize them, you mark them off. Got a full row? Bingo!
There are great prizes to be won – and, of course, fame and glory.
Whether you’re a music nerd or a casual listener, alone or with friends: everyone is welcome! No prior knowledge necessary – just a love of music and a desire for a relaxed evening in a nice atmosphere.
Come by, play along, learn a little queer music history along the way, and celebrate the diversity of the playlist with us!
ALL GENDERS WELCOME
Photo: Katja Nitsche
